County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River
PoorClosed to trafficSargent County, North Dakota · 1 North 2 West of Havana · Structure no. 000000041117220
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.
How much traffic does County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Br. of Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.